Novelties

The innovative spirit of watchmakers and creative minds has no limit – that’s why we regularly share information about exciting brand and product news from the world of mechanical watches.
Hermes Arceau Squelette

W&W 2020: Hermès Arceau Squelette

Parisian brand Hermès has introduced a new Arceau watch: the Arceau Squelette. Designed by Henri D’Origny, the brand’s Arceau watches have been in existence since 1978. Most notably, they feature a 40 mm case and italicised, swirling numerals. However, the…

IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph IW394005 Boutique Edition 18k Armor Gold Watches And Wonders 2020 Novelty

W&W 2020: IWC Portugieser Complications

IWC Schaffhausen has introduced two new Portugieser models equipped with complications. Firstly, the Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph combines a tourbillon with a retrograde date display and chronograph function. Secondly, the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon has both a tourbillon and a…

IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 Ref IW344205 Boutique Edition in Rosegold Watches And Wonders 2020 Novelty

W&W 2020: IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 and 44

IWC Schaffhausen presents the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42. For the first time, the IWC calendar complication is integrated in an IWC-manufactured movement from the 82000-calibre family. The timepiece, which has a diameter of 42 millimetres, displays the calendar information on…

IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon and Tide IW34001 Watches And Wonders 2020 Novelty

W&W 2020: IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide and Yacht Club Chronograph

Since 2010, the ‘Portugieser Yacht Club’ has brought a sporting note to the Portugieser family. IWC Schaffhausen now presents four new models in this line. The Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide is the first model to feature IWC’s newly…

IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 IW358304 Watches And Wonders 2020 Novelty

W&W 2020: IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 and Portugieser Automatic

IWC Schaffhausen is extending its Portugieser collection by introducing the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic 40. The model bases itself on the well-known design of the Ref. 325 from the 1930s. Therefore, the small seconds are placed at 6 o’clock. Furthermore,…

IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph Ref IW371614 Boutique Edition Watches And Wonders 2020 Novelty

W&W 2020: IWC Portugieser Chronograph

Earlier this year, IWC Schaffhausen introduced a new version of the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph. Now, the Swiss watchmaker is introducing three new variations into the collection. Dial options now include a choice of either a burgundy or green dial.…

W&W 2020: Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon

Laurent Ferrier has released a new limited edition of the Grand Sport Tourbillon. The first model appeared last year, featuring a brown dial and matching rubber strap. Now, the 44 mm stainless-steel timepiece features a cushion-shaped bezel, although the dial…

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication Watches And Wonders 2020 Novelty

W&W 2020: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s minute repeater collection is enriched with a model in a new design. The new interpretation of the Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication incorporates two of the most technically challenging complications in horology – a minute repeater and a celestial…

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Q4138420 Steel Cover

W&W 2020: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar

Watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has revamped its ‘Master Control’ collection, launching a range of 40 mm timepieces featuring open casebacks. The watches are now driven by updated calibres that integrate various energy-saving enhancements. One of the new iterations is the Master Control…

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Q4128420

W&W 2020: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s recently relaunched ‘Master Control’ collection features redesigned 40mm watches with open casebacks, sunray brushed silver-white dials and a blue central seconds hand. The watches are now driven by updated calibres integrating various energy-saving enhancements. One of the new iterations…

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Geographic rosegold Q4122520 steel Q4128420

W&W 2020: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘Master Control’ collection has introduced several newly designed 40mm editions, featuring open sapphire crystal casebacks and sunray brushed silver-white dials. The watches are now driven by updated calibres integrating various energy-saving enhancements. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic is a…

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Date Q4018420

W&W 2020: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘Master Control’ collection has been updated to include new 40 mm watches featuring open sapphire crystal casebacks and sunray brushed silver-white dials. The watches are now driven by updated calibres that integrate a new silicon escapement, a redesigned barrel,…